Clockstoppers (2002)

A teenager accidentally activates a machine that enables him to speed up his body so that other people seem to be standing still.

Director:

Jonathan Frakes

Writers:

Rob Hedden (story), Andy Hedden (story)

Stars:

Jesse Bradford, French Stewart, Paula Garcés

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jesse Bradford	...	Zak Gibbs
French Stewart	...	Dr. Earl Dopler
Paula Garcés	...	Francesca
Michael Biehn	...	Henry Gates
Robin Thomas	...	Dr. Gibbs
Garikayi Mutambirwa	...	Meeker
Julia Sweeney	...	Jenny Gibbs
Lindze Letherman	...	Kelly Gibbs
Jason George	...	Richard (as Jason Winston George)
Linda Kim	...	Jay
Ken Jenkins	...	NSA Agent Moore
Esperanza Catubig	...	Ticket Agent
Jennifer Manley	...	Security Officer
Scott Thomson	...	Tourist Dad
Deborah Rawlings	...	Tourist Mom

Storyline

Until now, Zak Gibbs' greatest challenge has been finding a way to buy a car. But when he discovers an odd wristwatch amidst his father's various inventions and slips it on, something very strange happens. The world around him seemingly comes to a stop; giving the effect that everyone has come to a stop. Zak quickly learns how to manipulate the device, and he and his quick-witted, beautiful new friend, Francesca, have some real fun. What they soon realize, though, is they are not alone in hypertime.

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Plot Keywords:

wristwatch | laboratory | fast motion scene | high school | on the run | 

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Taglines:

What if you had the power to stop time?

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Comedy | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for action violence and mild language

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 March 2002 (USA)

Also Known As:

Ajanpysäyttäjät

Filming Locations:

Santa Clarita, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$26,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$10,108,333, 31 March 2002, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$36,985,501, 28 July 2002

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon Movies, Valhalla Motion Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Michael Biehn who plays Henry Gates, starred in Timebomb (1991) where he plays a watchmaker.

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Goofs

The roof scene is flipped - the writing on signs on both the door and the wall have the text reversed.

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Quotes

Zak Gibbs: I don't have any money.
[to Dopler]
Zak Gibbs: Do you have any money?
Dr. Earl Dopler: You can't ask your hostage for money!

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Crazy Credits

Halfway through the opening Paramount logo, a clock ticking can be heard.

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Alternate Versions

Although the cinema version was intact the UK DVD was cut by 4 secs by the BBFC to remove a 'potentially dangerous imitable technique' (an aerosol can being punctured with a knife) for a PG rating.

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Connections

Featured in Beyond Clueless (2014)

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Soundtracks

Never Let You Go
by Stephan Jenkins
Performed by Third Eye Blind
Courtesy of Elektra Entertainment Group
By Arrangement with Warner Special Products

User Reviews

Doesn't stop the clock, but a good solid kid movie.

My husband and I were looking for an evening's mindless entertainment and this was it. Nice special effects which don't dominate the movie, a far-fetched plot with some pseudoscientific background, and directing which doesn't present teenagers as hip monsters, bizarre brats, or improbable geniuses. In fact, I'd say my only complaint was that the teenagers were maybe a tad too wholesome. Nice to see the gravel-voiced French Stewart with a good part. My husband (who normally likes decadent movies) said enthusiastically as the lights rose, "That was really excellent." I don't think I'd go that far, but consider this: the theater was full of 10-year-olds but I didn't hear any noise or anyone talking during the performance.